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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)Law Clerk I
Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking a mid-level Law Clerk I to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. CGS focuses on streamlining government…
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Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking a mid-level Law Clerk I to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. CGS focuses on streamlining government bureaucracy by supplying technical, financial, and human resources to handle complex public sector challenges. This remote, full-time position suits individuals who want to assist attorneys through various litigation phases, perform in-depth legal research, and contribute to government innovation. Personnel in this role will report…
Job Description
Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking a mid-level Law Clerk I to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. CGS focuses on streamlining government bureaucracy by supplying technical, financial, and human resources to handle complex public sector challenges. This remote, full-time position suits individuals who want to assist attorneys through various litigation phases, perform in-depth legal research, and contribute to government innovation.
Personnel in this role will report to a Project Manager or Project Supervisor while handling tasks such as drafting legal documents, reviewing release of information requests, responding to citizen letters, and cite checking using electronic legal databases. Candidates will utilize various software programs, including document review platforms, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing systems, to manage case files and deliver quality work under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex legal research tasks directed by a Project Manager or Project Supervisor
- Draft legal documents including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law
- Review and research release of information items and new cases
- Edit final decisions, review cases for issuance, and write or research legal opinions
- Answer citizen letters and review amicus briefs
- Brief trial attorneys regarding legal theories, issues, and statement of facts drafts
- Assist attorneys across all phases of litigation
- Conduct cite checking utilizing online platforms like Westlaw and Lexis alongside the blue book
Requirements
- Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems
- Familiarity with legal research procedures and resources such as LEXIS and Westlaw
- Extensive experience with cite checking and blue book guidelines
- Experience executing complex legal research
- Hands-on familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, imaging, and document review systems
- Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one completed year of study, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education
- Prior experience working in a litigation support or government environment
- Experience with Relativity
- Published legal writings
- Participation in Law Review
- Current or active security clearance
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account covering health, dependent care, and commuter expenses
- Paid Time Off
- Observance of State and Federal Holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the remote work policy for this Law Clerk I position?
The posting specifies that the role is remote.
What is the employment type and schedule?
The position is full-time and falls under the mid-level department category.
What education or experience is required?
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree, be currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed, or possess an equivalent level of legal training, experience, or education.
What is the salary for this position?
The annual salary listed is between $70,000 and $80,000.
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